Mg alloys conventionally rolled often present strong basal textures that affect negatively further deformations,limiting their applications.The present research found that cross-rolling experiences in adequate conditi...Mg alloys conventionally rolled often present strong basal textures that affect negatively further deformations,limiting their applications.The present research found that cross-rolling experiences in adequate conditions can weaken those intense basal textures as a result of the interaction of deformation mechanisms and dynamic recrystallization.The effects of rolling temperature and strain rate on the microstructure and texture of an AZ31B magnesium alloy sheet generated heterogeneous microstructure where the initial basal texture was strengthened during cold cross-rolling and it was gradually weakening by the rolling reduction and the rolling temperature increases in such a way that a rather weak basal fiber was produced applying reductions higher than 15%at temperatures higher than 200℃.Their ODF functions supported the texture weakening,exhibiting a combination of two crystallographic orientations represented by{0001}<211^(-)0>and{0001}<101^(-)0>.展开更多
A fluoride conversion coating was successfully prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy by chemical reaction in hydrofluoric acid. Morphologies, composition, bonding strength, corrosion properties, in vitro cytotoxicity and ...A fluoride conversion coating was successfully prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy by chemical reaction in hydrofluoric acid. Morphologies, composition, bonding strength, corrosion properties, in vitro cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties of the coating were investigated, respectively. The scanning electron microscopy observations revealed a dense coating with some irregular pores. The thin-film X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the coating was mainly composed of MgO and MgF2. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results showed that the fluoride conversion coating significantly improved the corrosion resistance of AZ31B. The hydroxyapatite formed on the surface of the fluoride coated AZ31 B after being immersed in the simulated blood plasma indicated the good bioactivity of the material. The in vitro cytotoxicity test showed that the fluoride coated AZ31B alloy was not toxic to BMMSCs （human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells）. It was also found that the fluoride coated AZ31 B alloy had antibacterial capability.展开更多
The effects of strain rate on microstructure and formability of AZ31B magnesium alloy sheets were investigated through uniaxial tensile tests and hemispherical punch tests with strain rates of 10^-4, 10^-3, 10^-2, 10^...The effects of strain rate on microstructure and formability of AZ31B magnesium alloy sheets were investigated through uniaxial tensile tests and hemispherical punch tests with strain rates of 10^-4, 10^-3, 10^-2, 10^-1 s^-1 at 200℃. The results show that the volume fraction of dynamic recrystallization grains increases and the original grains are gradually replaced by recrystallization grains with the strain rate decreasing. A larger elongation and a smaller r-value are obtained at a lower strain rate, moreover the erichsen values become larger with the strain rate reducing, so the formability improves. This problem arises in part from the enhanced softening and the coordination of recrystallization grains during deformation.展开更多
The surface temperature of extruded AZ31B alloy plate was measured by infrared thermograph in air during tension and high-cycle fatigue tests. The mechanism of heat production was discussed and the value of critical f...The surface temperature of extruded AZ31B alloy plate was measured by infrared thermograph in air during tension and high-cycle fatigue tests. The mechanism of heat production was discussed and the value of critical fatigue damage temperature was calculated according to the P—ΔT curve. Results show that the variation trend of temperature is different between tension and fatigue tests. The temperature evolution in tension test consists of four stages： linear decrease, reverse linear increase, abrupt increase, and final drop. The initial decrease of temperature is caused by thermal elastic effect, which is corresponding to the elastic deformation in tension progress. When cyclic loading is above the fatigue limit, the temperature evolution mainly undergoes five stages： initial increase, steep reduction, steady state, abrupt increase, and final drop. The peak temperature in fatigue test is caused by strain hardening that can be used to evaluate the fatigue life of magnesium alloy. The critical temperature variation that causes the fatigue failure is 3.63 K. When ΔT≤3.63 K, the material is safe under cyclic loading. When ΔT3.63 K, the fatigue life is determined by cycle index and peak temperature.展开更多
The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the...The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the joints is uneven. Mg alloy welds present a fine equiaxed grain structure. There exists a transition layer consisting mainly of AlFe, AlFe3 and Mg（Fe, Al）2O4 phases at Mg/steel interface, and it is the weakest link in Mg？steel joints. The welding heat input and weld Al content have the significant effect on the joint strength. The joint strength increases with increasing the heat input from 1680 J/cm to 2093 J/cm, due to promoting Mg/steel interface reaction. When weld Al content is increased to 6.20%, the joint strength reaches 192 MPa, 80% of Mg alloy base metal strength. It is favorable to select the suitable welding heat input and weld Al content for improving joint strength.展开更多
Ballistic behaviour of different zones of post-weld heat-treated(PWHT)magnesium alloy(AZ31B)target against 7.62 mm×39 mm armour-piercing(AP)projectile with a striking velocity of(430±20)m/s was determined.Ma...Ballistic behaviour of different zones of post-weld heat-treated(PWHT)magnesium alloy(AZ31B)target against 7.62 mm×39 mm armour-piercing(AP)projectile with a striking velocity of(430±20)m/s was determined.Magnesium alloy(AZ31B)welded joints were prepared by using friction stir welding(FSW)process and subjected to different heat treatment conditions.The microhardness values of non-heat-treated and heat-treated FSW joints were investigated.The results indicated that PWHT process(250°C,1 h)has improved the microhardness of heat-treated FSW joints.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)microstructure showed that heat treatment has caused the formation of fineα-Mg grains and tiny precipitates and made the dissolution ofβ-Mg17Al12 phase into the Mg matrix.The ballistic behaviour of PWHT zones was estimated by measuring the depth of penetration(DOP)of the projectile.Lower DOP value was observed for the base metal zone(BMZ)of a heat-treated welded joint.Post ballistic SEM examinations on the cross-section of all three zones of crater region showed the formation of adiabatic shear band(ASB).展开更多
An analysis of the hot flow forming of Mg-3.0Al-l.0Zn-0.3Mn （AZ31B） alloy was conducted by experiments and numerical simulations. The effects of different thickness reductions on the microstructure and mechanical pr...An analysis of the hot flow forming of Mg-3.0Al-l.0Zn-0.3Mn （AZ31B） alloy was conducted by experiments and numerical simulations. The effects of different thickness reductions on the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated at a temperature of 693 K, a spindle speed of 800 rev/min and a feed ratio of 0.1 mm/rev. Thickness reductions have great influence on the uniformity of microstructure along the radial direction （RD） and the grain sizes become refined and uniform when the thickness reduction reaches 45%. The c-axes of most grains are approximately parallel to the RD, with a slight inclination towards the axial direction （AD）. The best mechanical properties with UTS of 280 MPa and YS of 175 MPa near the outer surface while 266 MPa and 153 MPa near the inner surface have been achieved due to grain refinement and texture. Moreover, the material flow behavior and stress/strain distributions for singlepass reductions were studied using the ABAQUS/Explicit software. The calculated results indicate that the materials mainly suffer from triaxial compressive stresses and undergo compressive plastic strain in RD and tensile strains in other directions. The higher stress and strain rate near the outer surface lead to more refined grains than that of other regions along the RD, whereas the orientation of the maximum principal compressive stress leads to a discrepancy of the grain orientations in RD.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.展开更多
基金supported by CAPES-(Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Su-perior),process no.PNPD20130250-22001018034P4.
文摘Mg alloys conventionally rolled often present strong basal textures that affect negatively further deformations,limiting their applications.The present research found that cross-rolling experiences in adequate conditions can weaken those intense basal textures as a result of the interaction of deformation mechanisms and dynamic recrystallization.The effects of rolling temperature and strain rate on the microstructure and texture of an AZ31B magnesium alloy sheet generated heterogeneous microstructure where the initial basal texture was strengthened during cold cross-rolling and it was gradually weakening by the rolling reduction and the rolling temperature increases in such a way that a rather weak basal fiber was produced applying reductions higher than 15%at temperatures higher than 200℃.Their ODF functions supported the texture weakening,exhibiting a combination of two crystallographic orientations represented by{0001}<211^(-)0>and{0001}<101^(-)0>.
基金the financial support of the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,No.2012CB619101)the Basic Application Research of Yunnan Province(No. KKSA201151053)
文摘A fluoride conversion coating was successfully prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy by chemical reaction in hydrofluoric acid. Morphologies, composition, bonding strength, corrosion properties, in vitro cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties of the coating were investigated, respectively. The scanning electron microscopy observations revealed a dense coating with some irregular pores. The thin-film X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the coating was mainly composed of MgO and MgF2. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results showed that the fluoride conversion coating significantly improved the corrosion resistance of AZ31B. The hydroxyapatite formed on the surface of the fluoride coated AZ31 B after being immersed in the simulated blood plasma indicated the good bioactivity of the material. The in vitro cytotoxicity test showed that the fluoride coated AZ31B alloy was not toxic to BMMSCs （human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells）. It was also found that the fluoride coated AZ31 B alloy had antibacterial capability.
基金Project(CSTC2010AA4035) supported by Scientific and Technological Project of Chongqing Science and Technology Commission, ChinaProject(CDJZR11130008) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject (2008DFR50040) supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China
文摘The effects of strain rate on microstructure and formability of AZ31B magnesium alloy sheets were investigated through uniaxial tensile tests and hemispherical punch tests with strain rates of 10^-4, 10^-3, 10^-2, 10^-1 s^-1 at 200℃. The results show that the volume fraction of dynamic recrystallization grains increases and the original grains are gradually replaced by recrystallization grains with the strain rate decreasing. A larger elongation and a smaller r-value are obtained at a lower strain rate, moreover the erichsen values become larger with the strain rate reducing, so the formability improves. This problem arises in part from the enhanced softening and the coordination of recrystallization grains during deformation.
基金Project(51175364)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjec(2013011014-3)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China
文摘The surface temperature of extruded AZ31B alloy plate was measured by infrared thermograph in air during tension and high-cycle fatigue tests. The mechanism of heat production was discussed and the value of critical fatigue damage temperature was calculated according to the P—ΔT curve. Results show that the variation trend of temperature is different between tension and fatigue tests. The temperature evolution in tension test consists of four stages： linear decrease, reverse linear increase, abrupt increase, and final drop. The initial decrease of temperature is caused by thermal elastic effect, which is corresponding to the elastic deformation in tension progress. When cyclic loading is above the fatigue limit, the temperature evolution mainly undergoes five stages： initial increase, steep reduction, steady state, abrupt increase, and final drop. The peak temperature in fatigue test is caused by strain hardening that can be used to evaluate the fatigue life of magnesium alloy. The critical temperature variation that causes the fatigue failure is 3.63 K. When ΔT≤3.63 K, the material is safe under cyclic loading. When ΔT3.63 K, the fatigue life is determined by cycle index and peak temperature.
文摘The joining of Mg alloy to steel was realized by metal inert-gas arc welding, and the weld thermal cycle characteristics and Mg-steel joints were investigated. The results show that the temperature distribution in the joints is uneven. Mg alloy welds present a fine equiaxed grain structure. There exists a transition layer consisting mainly of AlFe, AlFe3 and Mg（Fe, Al）2O4 phases at Mg/steel interface, and it is the weakest link in Mg？steel joints. The welding heat input and weld Al content have the significant effect on the joint strength. The joint strength increases with increasing the heat input from 1680 J/cm to 2093 J/cm, due to promoting Mg/steel interface reaction. When weld Al content is increased to 6.20%, the joint strength reaches 192 MPa, 80% of Mg alloy base metal strength. It is favorable to select the suitable welding heat input and weld Al content for improving joint strength.
文摘Ballistic behaviour of different zones of post-weld heat-treated(PWHT)magnesium alloy(AZ31B)target against 7.62 mm×39 mm armour-piercing(AP)projectile with a striking velocity of(430±20)m/s was determined.Magnesium alloy(AZ31B)welded joints were prepared by using friction stir welding(FSW)process and subjected to different heat treatment conditions.The microhardness values of non-heat-treated and heat-treated FSW joints were investigated.The results indicated that PWHT process(250°C,1 h)has improved the microhardness of heat-treated FSW joints.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)microstructure showed that heat treatment has caused the formation of fineα-Mg grains and tiny precipitates and made the dissolution ofβ-Mg17Al12 phase into the Mg matrix.The ballistic behaviour of PWHT zones was estimated by measuring the depth of penetration(DOP)of the projectile.Lower DOP value was observed for the base metal zone(BMZ)of a heat-treated welded joint.Post ballistic SEM examinations on the cross-section of all three zones of crater region showed the formation of adiabatic shear band(ASB).
基金finanically supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Nos. 2016YFB0101604 and 2016YFB0301103)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51601112)Shanghai Rising-Star Program (No. 17QB1403000)
文摘An analysis of the hot flow forming of Mg-3.0Al-l.0Zn-0.3Mn （AZ31B） alloy was conducted by experiments and numerical simulations. The effects of different thickness reductions on the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated at a temperature of 693 K, a spindle speed of 800 rev/min and a feed ratio of 0.1 mm/rev. Thickness reductions have great influence on the uniformity of microstructure along the radial direction （RD） and the grain sizes become refined and uniform when the thickness reduction reaches 45%. The c-axes of most grains are approximately parallel to the RD, with a slight inclination towards the axial direction （AD）. The best mechanical properties with UTS of 280 MPa and YS of 175 MPa near the outer surface while 266 MPa and 153 MPa near the inner surface have been achieved due to grain refinement and texture. Moreover, the material flow behavior and stress/strain distributions for singlepass reductions were studied using the ABAQUS/Explicit software. The calculated results indicate that the materials mainly suffer from triaxial compressive stresses and undergo compressive plastic strain in RD and tensile strains in other directions. The higher stress and strain rate near the outer surface lead to more refined grains than that of other regions along the RD, whereas the orientation of the maximum principal compressive stress leads to a discrepancy of the grain orientations in RD.2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The editorial office of Journal of Materials Science ＆ Technology.
